Looking for clientless solution for DFS type functionality

[Keith]

I have a file and print server with about 1TB of data
presented to 1000 Windows 95 workstations as a single
mapped drive. To minimize restore time in the event of
disk failure I would like to break the data into 100GB
volumes, but I need to present this to the client
workstations as though nothing has changed. It looks like
DFS would do the trick, but rolling out and
troubleshooting the DFS client on the workstations sounds
like it would take more time then available. Samba was
suggested to me as a possible solution, but I would prefer
stick to a Windows only solution for this project if
possible. Any ideas?

 

[Daniel Billingsley]

None that I can think of. This is classic technological advancement. Aging
technologies often continue to get the job done just fine, but new features
eventually entice you to upgrade.

Would it help any if people gave you some feedback on their experiences
rolling out the Win9x DFS client? I mean if that's the only solution are
you interested in that if it seems like it will go smoothly?

 

[Keith]

Yes, I would be interested in feedback regarding the
rollout of the DFS client to 95 workstations.

We are moving forward with an XP rollout but I anticipate
it will be 2005 before that is completed. I would be
interested in any solution that would allow faster
restores if needed, maintain consistency in the users
current environment, and have low cost.

 

[Daniel Billingsley]

I've never used it personally. I would recommend starting another thread
asking that question specifically.